2005 Suburban Z71- replace engine or sell as is?
I recently bought a used 2005 Suburban Z71. I was of course assured that
there were no issues with the vehicle. Come to find out, they had already
replaced the transmission (which I suppose is good), but they covered up
issues with the water pump (which I just replaced for $690 along with a couple
other small things for a total of $1100). After that was repaired I drove into
town and back, and new issues. Come to find out the engine needs to be
replaced- which the seller knew, because my mechanic saw they were doing
things to try to cover up the issue. $4800 for parts and labor for a
remanufactured with 3 yr/100K warranty. I bought the vehicle with 136K on
the current engine, thinking I was getting a pretty good deal. So much for that.
I have only driven it 5 times since I bought it. Should I replace the engine,
knowing the other repairs already done, or sell as is? What do you think I
could get out of it as-is?